Heidi Post always aspired to attend law school. But as she finalized steps to achieve that goal, her dual dream of building a family presented a new challenge. Already pregnant while awaiting her LSAT results, Heidi and her wife Stacy received news that their long-awaited adoption request had been approved – she and
“As an alumnus of the Fowler School of Law, I understand the tremendous education that students get at the law school and how the legal training prepares students for a successful career as practicing attorneys. I’m looking forward to working with Dean Campbell and the board to continue to develop the Fowler School of Law
Every year the Orange County Lawyer magazine publishes a list of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) leadership entitled the “ Who’s Who in the OCBA .” This year’s list includes many respected lawyers throughout Orange County, including 5 Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law alumni. On the cover of the April
Brett Murdock (JD ’11) was elected Mayor of Brea for 2014 by his colleagues on the City Council. Mayor Brett Murdock was elected to the Brea City Council in November 2010 to serve a four-year term as a council member. This is his first term serving as Mayor. Murdock has spent over 20 years involved with
Diana Lopez (JD ’09) is the Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County’s third Wally Davis Scholar to become the organization’s President. Diana has served on the Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County Board since February of 2010. The Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County Wallace (Wally) R. Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to Orange County
Are you an alumni? Have you recently changed firms, been promoted, published or made partner and would like to be featured in the next online edition of Alumni Highlights? Submit a class note! Paula Schaefer (JD ’01) has been a solo practitioner for three years, doing business law, estate planning and administration. Last year she
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law alumnus Atticus Wegman (JD ’10) was included in the Top 5 Associates to Watch list in the special Top 20 Under 40 list in the Los Angeles Daily Journal . Atticus is an associate at Aitken Aitken Cohn, where he is currently assisting founding partner Wylie A.
The International Tax Review recently recognized Fowler School of Law alumna Tara Ferris (JD ’07) as part of the 2013 Global Tax 50 most influential people in tax policy, recognizing her role in the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). The list is compiled based upon individuals and organizations “who have has the greatest influence
“For as long as I can remember, I wanted to go to law school” Alicia Jessop (JD ’09) said. Growing up in a very politically motivated family Alicia quickly realized that a law degree that could open many doors. She understood that the courses involved would allow her to solve problems, a valuable skill in
I had always wanted to go to law school. In fact, when I graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 2000 I was accepted to a number of law schools. At that time, the real estate market in California was beginning to really take off and I saw an opportunity to provide well for my